Dr. Sam Crouch - Senior Pastor

Sam serves as Senior Pastor and has been at Calvary since June of 2008. He is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Sam has served churches in Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, Germany, Georgia, and Arizona. In addition, Sam spent almost 14 years as a youth Sunday School editor for LifeWay Christian Resources. Sam has been married to Jan since 1971. They have one daughter, a son-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters. Sam's favorite pastime is fly fishing -- just ask him! One of Sam's life verses is Philippians 1:20 (NLT) ~ "For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die."

Jon Wellman - Associate Pastor

Jon hails from Lexington, Kentucky, and began serving as Calvary’s Worship/Connections Pastor in September of 2018. He gave his life to Jesus Christ on July 5, 1981. Jon’s ministry experience spans the better part of 20 years, serving churches in Kentucky and Illinois. He has a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Louisville, but maintains that he and his family are diehard Kentucky Wildcat fans. He and his wife, Jamy, have been married since 2004 and they have two children. Jon's life verse is from 2 Timothy 1:12 (CSB) ~ “…because I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day.” Jon enjoys movies, reading, computers, podcasts, and yes, playing music!

Christine has been the administrative assistant to Pastor Sam and Calvary's office manager and web designer since March, 2010. She has been married to her best friend, Ron, since 1982 and they have two amazing sons, two beautiful bonus daughters and she is also Nona to five wonderful grandchildren. Christine gave her heart to Jesus Christ on February 16, 1990 and she has the heart of one who deeply loves God and God's people. She is a dedicated Disciple Group leader who is passionate for the Word of God. Two of her favorite Scripture and LIFE verses are from Psalm 18:2 (NASB) ~ "The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer, my God, my Rock, in Whom I take refuge; my Shield and the Horn of my Salvation, my Stronghold." and Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) ~ "Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you." Her loves: spending time with Ron and family, cooking (especially gourmet or anything Italian and cooking for a crowd), reading/studying God's Word, traveling (especially to the ocean), and watching movies outdoors during the summer.

Jamy Wellman - Church Secretary and Receptionist

Jamy began serving as CBC’s Church Secretary and Receptionist in November of 2019. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in October of 1997. Jamy has served in churches for many years, working with women, youth, children, and worship ministries. She has been married to Pastor Jon since December of 2004, and they have two children, Tony and Lydia. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from Morehead State University in Kentucky. Her life verse is Romans 1:16 (CSB) ~ “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.” In her spare time, Jamy enjoys reading, worship music, and shopping.

Monica Carter - Kids Connection Director (Children's Ministry)

Monica has been involved in the Calvary’s Children’s Ministry since 2012. She became CBC’s Kids Connection Director in 2019. Monica has been a part of the NEBA VBS training team since 2016. She also loves spending time with the teens in the youth group. If you ask her what part of her God ministry she loves the most, she’ll quickly tell you that VBS is her favorite time of the year! “I love to watch the children see how much Jesus loves them, and then in turn, watch them love Jesus.” Monica married the love of her life, Rob Carter, in 2011 and between them they have six kids and four grandchildren. Monica became a Christ follower in 1998 and has been forever changed. Her favorite pastimes are studying God’s word with her Discipleship groups, serving in church, reading, scrapbooking, camping and enjoying her grandchildren. She has had many jobs in the past but her favorite has been serving God here at Calvary. Her life verse can be found in Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) ~ “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

Joan Terry - Church Accounts Receivable

Joan was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and moved to Elko in 1994. She married Steve, the love of her life, in 1995 and they have two grown sons. Although Joan was raised Catholic, it wasn’t until September of 2001 that she knew she needed to really get her life on track with God and she opened her heart out to fully accept Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her favorite scriptures are Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) ~ “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” and Matthew 7:12 (NLT) ~ “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” When Joan is not busy working at Ogi Deli or at the church, she enjoys beading, crafts, cooking and spending time with her family.

Charlie Brannen - Building Maintenance Coordinator/Church Deacon

Charlie and his wonderful wife, Bea both accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior in 1975 while attending church in Houston, Texas. From the time he was born into this world until he became of age, Charlie was a ward of the state (in and out of numerous orphanages and foster homes). To say that he grew up troubled would be an understatement; nevertheless, God has always had a plan for him. Charlie likes to put it this way, “God, a little red book (a well-worn Gideon’s Bible), and my wife changed my life.” Charlie and Bea, who have been married since 1974, moved to Elko for employment in 1988 and they have been a part of Calvary’s family since that time as well. Not only is he one of CBC’s Deacons but he is also a vital part of our staff and we are blessed to have him (he ‘retired’ several years ago but considers his ministry at CBC a pleasure and a blessing). Charlie’s life passages are from John 3:16 (NKJV) ~ “ForGodsoloved (Charlie’s emphasis) the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” and John 11:35 (NKJV) ~ “Jesus wept.” Charlie’s greatest love is spending time with his family (especially his grand and great-grandchildren).